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QuizMultiple Choice

Using Context Clues to Find Word Meanings

Question 8 • TOL-202627-S1-SE-Individualized English 3A - Moan, Kasey

When trying to find the meaning of unknown words, context clues help the reader to make an educated guess, which is called a(n)

Answer
A
example
B
explanation.
C
prediction.
D
synonym.

Explanation

Using context clues means combining hints in the surrounding text to make an educated guess about an unfamiliar word. Among these choices, that kind of guess is a prediction; an example, explanation, or synonym is not the general name for the educated guess.

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